In honor of this occasion, I'm going to do a little year in review with pictures. When you're in the middle of a year, it's hard to see all the things that have happened. When that year is over, and you step back and really look at what all happened, it can blow you away. 2013 was a year like I've never experienced. It was a year of tremendous change and growth for me. It was filled with sweet and heartbreaking moments. It was a year of new experiences and breaking shells I had built around myself. It was a year that 5 years down the road, I'll look back, and say "That's when it all changed."
January
My blog baby is born after obsessively reading lots of other blogs and thinking to myself "I wanna try blogging! I think I could that!"
February
My first and only recipe post to date...sorry, about that, guys...
Edamame and friends ;)
March
After telling her I wanted to walk a 5k, my friend Chelsey challenged me to The Coffee Bean Challenge to help me prepare for one in June. This little challenge ignited a fire in me to start getting healthier.
April
Ladies retreat!
Missoula weekend with Winnie, Nikki, and Amber (who played photographer for this pic). Squatchin'!
May
Taking in one of my favorite views at Lake MacDonald.
June
Winnie and I getting ready for our first 5k!
Completion! I owe it all Chelsey, her challenge, and the rest of my loved ones cheering me on.
July
Family vacay to Oregon!
August
Learning how to can from my Mom.
September
Going on my first real hike! Avalanche Lake, I will be back.
My nerdy little reward to myself for meeting my 20lb weight loss goal!
October
Color Me Pink 5k with some of my favorite ladies!
November
Teaching some lovely young ladies the art of baking...
And delivering some of our yummy baked goods to our neighbors...
December
Christmas Tree hunting with my fam. One of my favorite traditions!
It was an amazing, blessed year. I can't wait to see what this one holds. Thanks again for reading. You guys are the best!
Manda
Blog birthday? Anni-blog-ary? Blog-ary Day........
